H7137

Prohibits lobbyists from making any political contributions to any member of the general assembly from January 1 through July 1 in any year, unless the general assembly adjourns for the year prior to July 1.

Introduced·1/15/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island bill H7137 prohibits lobbyists from making political contributions to general assembly members from January through July unless the.

Rhode Island bill H7137 amends the Rhode Island Lobbying Reform Act to prohibit lobbyists from making political contributions to any member of the general assembly from January 1 through July 1 in any year. This prohibition remains in effect unless the general assembly adjourns for the year before July 1. The bill aims to ensure that lobbyists do not influence assembly members during the first half of the year when legislative sessions are typically active. The changes would take effect immediately upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
State Government & Elections Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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4
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 31

12:00 AM

House State Government & Elections Hearing

History

Mar 31

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 27

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/31/2026)

Jan 15

House

Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections